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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 215.52 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 215.52 and 94.21 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 215.52 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/215.52 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 215.52 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 20,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303.51/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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